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Jefferson County Vision Calls Upon Ranson to Revoke Rockwool’s Building Permit

May 8, 2020

RANSON, W.Va. (May 8, 2020) — Jefferson County Vision (JCV) called upon the City of Ranson to revoke Rockwool’s building permit immediately. A cease work request was delivered today to the City of Ranson on behalf of JCV and all...

Circuit Court Rejects City of Ranson Rezoning to Heavy Industry

May 6, 2020

Jefferson County Vision (JCV) holds Ranson accountable for their unlawful attempt to limit public notice on the Rockwool project CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. (May 6, 2020) — On May 5, Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge David Hammer agreed with the claim...

JCV Continues to Urge Jefferson County Department of Health to Closely Monitor Working Conditions at the Rockwool Site During Pandemic

May 1, 2020

On April 5 JCV sent this letter to the Jefferson County Department of Health (DOH) detailing concerns around ongoing construction at the Rockwool-Ranson construction site and Covid-19. Dr. Reidy wrote this response on April 16, though receipt was delayed to...

Ongoing Construction at Rockwool-Ranson Factory Site during COVID-19 Crisis Puts the Health of our Communities at Risk

Apr 10, 2020

RANSON, W.Va. (April 8, 2020) — Concerned citizens in Jefferson County are calling on state and local officials to investigate the Rockwool-Ranson construction site in the face of mounting evidence of questionable working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the...

Jefferson County Schools Nutrition Plan

Mar 16, 2020

The Jefferson County School System staff is continuing to work to maintain food resources for the thousands of children in the community. The JCS Child Nutrition plan, five-day meal packs continue to be distributed on Tuesday afternoons.  They will be available...

Legal Update February 3, 2020

Legal Update February 3, 2020

Feb 14, 2020

JCV vs. ROCKWOOL ET AL. (PILOT CASE) Summary — On November 2, 2018 JCV filed the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the PILOT arrangement and asserting that Rockwool should not be given preferential treatment...

Over 200 people attend the Jefferson County Foundation workshop on Rockwool

Over 200 people attend the Jefferson County Foundation workshop on Rockwool

Jan 5, 2020

On January 3, 2020, Jefferson County Foundation hosted a Community Forum on Rockwool at Shepherd University. The at-capacity crowd heard local scientists present their concerns regarding the Rockwool facility’s air and water permits and apparent design deficiencies.

Citizens and Elected Officials File Formal Complaint Against Rockwool with Danish Mediators

Citizens and Elected Officials File Formal Complaint Against Rockwool with Danish Mediators

Dec 27, 2019

On October 21st, a group of civic organizations and elected officials have filed an official complaint against Rockwool with the Danish Mediation and Complaints-Handling Institution for Responsible Business Conduct. The complaint describes how the Denmark based company has violated the Organization for...

13 Key Points: Rockwool and Air Quality in Jefferson County

13 Key Points: Rockwool and Air Quality in Jefferson County

Dec 27, 2019

Below is a summary from Michael Glenn of the potential effects of Rockwool’s emissions in Jefferson County, West Virginia.

Legal Update, October 9, 2019

Legal Update, October 9, 2019

Oct 9, 2019

JCV vs. ROCKWOOL ET AL. (PILOT CASE) Summary — On November 2, 2018 JCV filed the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the PILOT arrangement and asserting that Rockwool should not be given preferential treatment...

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